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Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches
National Weather Service Chicago IL
556 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

ILZ006-202115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park
556 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........61-65.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog in the
                            morning, then patchy fog in the
                            afternoon. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
Low Temperature.............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of. A slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Warmer. Highs in the lower
90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Partly cloudy early in the morning then
clearing. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot

$$

ILZ103-104-202115-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-
Including the beaches of Chicago Park District
556 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........62-66.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Areas of dense fog
                            in the morning. Patchy fog in the
                            afternoon. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the
                            evening. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            east in the afternoon.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. East
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of.
Warmer. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly sunny. Not as warm. Highs in the
upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot

$$

INZ001-202115-
Lake-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
556 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
                            thunderstorms early in the evening.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly clear in the evening, then
becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
A chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North
winds 5 to 10 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot

$$

INZ002-202115-
Porter-
Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
556 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024

.TODAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........65-69.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
                            chance of thunderstorms in the
                            afternoon.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the
                            evening.
Low Temperature.............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Swim Risk*..................Low.
Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly
                            sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.

.SWIM RISK OUTLOOK...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly clear in the evening, then
becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around
5 mph, becoming south after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs in the lower
90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing.
A chance of thunderstorms. Not as warm. Highs in the upper 70s. West
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North
winds 10 to 15 mph.

&&

Swim Risk Category
* Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected,
however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers,
breakwalls, and river outlets.
* Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away
from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets.
Always have a flotation device with you in the water.
* High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay
out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and
breakwalls.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot


$$